Planning

Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Planning

14 Feb 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement" within the IT services industry category. This process involves a market engagement exercise to gather information on potential solutions for an integrated security architecture. The project is located in England, UK, and includes a key milestone with the engagement end date set for 14th March 2025. Interested parties can find detailed information and participate through the Chest portal, where an RFI document has been published. The procurement process is designed to align with Merseytravel's strategic objectives while supporting operational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and cybersecurity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is well-suited for them. Companies with innovative solutions in security architecture and consultancy can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a prominent transportation authority and contribute to the development of a robust security framework. This engagement provides a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts with Merseytravel.

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Notice Title

Merseytravel & LCRCA Corporate Security Solution - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This notice is to inform the market that Merseytravel is planning to conduct a market engagement exercise in respect of its Corporate Security Solution. The market engagement exercise consists of a request for information (RFI) document published on the Chest portal to seek input from the market to enable Merseytravel to understand the possible solutions available as we aim to transition towards a future-proof, integrated security architecture that supports both current operational needs and our strategic goals. Full details can be found within the RFI document available via the Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk A PIN notice has also been published on Find a Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72f21684-96ff-4005-bcde-0cef5c6c15fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46be7e12-af9d-440a-80e5-1be594414cda
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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